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Jacob Wittman
Projects
Evaluating anisotropy in the spread of emerald ash borer (PhD)
University of Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN
Current - 2019
Modeled the spread of emerald ash boerer across North America using generalized additive models and simultaneous autoregressive models to allow communities to plan management tactics accordingly.
Estimating the range of attraction of a sex-pheromone used in traps to detect emerald ash borer (PhD)
University of Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN
2021 - 2018
Designed novel trapping experiment analyzed with non-linear Bayesian regression to determine the attractive range of a sex pheromone, which is used internationally by pest managers for efficient trap placement.
Forecasting overwintering mortality of a biological control agent in North America (PhD)
University of Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN
2020 - 2018
Forecast overwintering mortality of a parasitic wasp in North America using generalized estimating equation to target optimal release locations and improve establishment of this biological control agent.
Determining the efficacy of regulatory requirements on limiting the spread of Lymantria dispar (MSc)
University of Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN
2018 - 2016
Evaluated the efficacy of regulatory requirements designed to reduce the spread of the invasive moth Lymantria dispar and communicated results of analysis to state and federal government employees.
Education
For a complete list of experience, publications, presentations, and posters please visit my full CV at my website.
PhD., Entomology (graduate minor Biostatistics)
University of Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN
Current - 2018
Relevant coursework: Biostatistical Inference, Statistical Methods for Correlated Data, Biostatistical Modeling and Methods, Statistical Learning and Data Mining, Data Management for Biologists, Introduction to Bayesian Analysis, Spatial Biostatistics
M.S., Entomology
University of Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN
2018 - 2016
Relevant coursework: R for Natural Resource Sciences, Advanced R Programming, Statistics for Ecologists, Spatial and Temporal Analyses
B.S., Biology, Environmental Studies (minor Secondary Education)
Luther College
Decorah, IA
2012 - 2008
Selected Teaching Experience
Private R and Statistics Tutor
Online
Wyzant Tutoring
Current - 2019
Provide individualized R and/or statistics tutoring sessions to students ranging from high school to graduate school with an average 5/5 rating (23 ratings) over 60 hours of tutoring.
Science Teacher (7 - 12 grade)
DREAM Technical Academy
Willmar, MN
2016 - 2014
Founding faculty member of charter school where I developed project-based learning curriculum for 100 students 7th - 12th grade and led school in a shared administrative structure.